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19 people from Northamptonshire named in New Year's Honours list for services to sport, community, young people and more
More than a dozen people who are from Northamptonshire, or have links to the county, have been named in the New Year’s Honours list.
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Northampton soldier who helped establish a way for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza via parachute honoured with MBE
A soldier from Northampton, who helped to establish a way for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza via parachute, has been honoured with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
More than 300 residents criticise plans for 41 homes as extension to quiet village near Northampton
More than 300 residents have signed a petition opposing plans to build 41 new homes as an extension to a quiet village near Northampton.
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Council refuses to release details of £3m loan to multi-millionaire Northampton shopping centre owners to facilitate H&M move
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has refused to release documents relating to a £3 million loan it provided to the multi-millionaire owners of Northampton’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre, which helped fund H&M’s move into the shopping centre.
CCTV image released after metal gates stolen from driveway of Northampton home
A CCTV image of a man police want to speak to has been released after metal gates were stolen from a driveway of a Northampton home.
Man in his 20s glassed in the face outside Northamptonshire village pub before suspect left the scene
A man in his 20s was glassed in the face outside a Northamptonshire village pub, before the suspect left the scene.
Man with torch seen trying to open car doors during early hours in Northampton residential area
A man with a torch was seen trying to open car doors during the early hours in a Northampton residential area.
Iconic barn wedding venue approaches 25-year milestone with special competition for engaged couples
An iconic barn wedding venue in Northamptonshire is fast approaching its 25-year milestone and is marking the occasion with a special competition for engaged couples.
Family-run wellness destination celebrates welcoming 5,000 visitors and the launch of new retreat
A family-run wellness destination in Northamptonshire has celebrated welcoming 5,000 visitors, amidst the launch of a new retreat for people across the county and beyond.
11 restaurants, pubs and takeaways in Northampton and beyond rated two stars or below for food hygiene in December 2025
11 eateries in Northampton and beyond have been rated two stars of below for food hygiene in December 2025 – including one pub that has been rated ZERO.
I’ve spoken to hundreds of business owners during 2025 – here’s the most common thing they love about what they do
I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to hundreds of business owners across Northampton throughout 2025, and here is the most common thing they love most about what they do.
'Dangerous predator' from Wellingborough jailed for serious sexual offences against children
A Wellingborough man has been sentenced following a series of serious sexual offences against children in both Sussex and Suffolk.
Two months of overnight closures on A45 in Northampton for maintenance work including resurfacing
Two months of overnight closures on the A45 in Northampton will begin in January, to allow for maintenance work, including resurfacing.
CEO of Silverstone race circuit 'deeply honoured' to be awarded OBE in New Year's Honours list
The CEO of Silverstone race circuit is “deeply honoured” to have been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours list.
Northamptonshire postmistresses at heart of community for 50 years awarded BEM in New Year's Honours list
A postmistress, who has been at the heart of the community for more than 50 years, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours list.
In pictures: 122 adorable babies born in 2025 who call Northampton their home
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on what has happened in the last 12 months - including all the new babies born to families in Northampton this year.
In pictures: Five adorable babies born in Northampton in December 2025 - including one on Christmas Day
This year’s Christmas babies...
Revealed: Top 10 noisiest streets in Northampton in 2025 by number of complaints – with wealthy street in at number one
Take a look at the top 10 noisiest streets in Northampton in 2025 by number of complaints – with a wealthy street in at number one.
12 Northampton takeaways, pubs and restaurants rated five stars for food hygiene in December 2025
A dozen takeaways, pubs and restaurants in Northampton and beyond were awarded the top food hygiene rating during the month of December.
Man in 80s dies in crash on A43 on Christmas Eve
A fatal collision on the A43 has resulted in the death of a man in his 80s.